Runaway Beach, Antigua

#4 among attractions in Antigua

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Runaway Beach is a well known white sand beach located near Saint John's in the Caribbean country of Antigua and Barbuda. The beach has suffered years of hurricane erosion and is still recovering. It is located just south of Dickinson's Bay, and contains the well-known Corbinson's Point, located on the northern part of the beach. ()

Coordinates: 17°8'50"N, 61°51'27"W

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Runaway Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Antigua Recreation Ground, Fort James, St. John's Cathedral, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

2.1 miSE
Cricket, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Antigua Recreation Ground, Saint John's
54 min walk • The Antigua Recreation Ground, nestled in the heart of Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, stands as a testament to the island's rich sporting culture and history. Known primarily as a cricket venue, this iconic sports ground has played host to numerous international...
1.2 miS
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort James, Saint John's
32 min walk • Perched on a scenic peninsula in the bustling city of Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, Fort James stands as a stoic reminder of the island's colonial past. This historic fortification, constructed in the early 18th century, was named after King James II of England...
2 miSE
Church
St. John's Cathedral, Saint John's
51 min walk • St. John's Cathedral, often referred to as the St. John the Divine, stands as a beacon of faith and history in the bustling city of Saint John's, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda. This Anglican church, with its distinctive Baroque architecture, has been a spiritual...
5.7 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
146 min walk • Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It was built for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup where it hosted Super 8 matches.
1.9 miSE
Exhibits on the history of the island
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, Saint John's
50 min walk • The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Saint John's, the bustling capital of the twin-island nation. Housed in the colonial Court House, built in 1750, the museum offers a profound glimpse into the rich tapestry of the islands'...
2.5 miSE
Church
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre, Saint John's
64 min walk • Nestled within the heart of the Caribbean, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre serves as a beacon of faith for the Catholic community in Antigua and Barbuda, as well as the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla, and the British...
2.2 miSE
Library
Antigua Public Library, Saint John's
57 min walk • The Antigua Public Library is the national library of Antigua and Barbuda, located in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda.
2.7 miSW
Beach, Hotel
Five Islands, Antigua
70 min walk • Five Islands Village is a village located on the northwest coast of Antigua, within Saint John Parish in Antigua and Barbuda.
4.2 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Coolidge Cricket Ground, Saint John's
106 min walk • The Coolidge Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua. It was previously known as the Airport Cricket Ground, before it was taken over by American businessman and cricket enthusiast Allen Stanford, rebuilt in 2004 and named the Stanford Cricket Ground.
4 miE
Universities and schools
American University of Antigua, Saint John's
103 min walk • American University of Antigua is a private, international medical school located in Antigua and Barbuda.
~1940 ftE
Lake
McKinnon's Pond, Saint John's
10 min walk • McKinnon's Pond is a lake just north of St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, the capital of its country. Runaway Beach is just west of it, and it is fed by a small stream leading from St. John's.